What Is OptiScan? Options Scanner Explained
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What is the OptiScan options scanner?

OptiScan is an options scanner within the OptiView platform that allows traders to filter and analyze listed options contracts across multiple underlyings. OptiScan helps users identify contracts based on criteria such as strike moneyness, days to expiry, implied volatility, and risk metrics.

Key features

  • Filter options contracts by strike, expiration date, implied volatility, and Greeks
  • Scan options across multiple underlying assets in a single view
  • Apply predefined filters such as high volume or near-term expiration
  • Sort and compare contracts using a configurable results table
  • Combine multiple filters to isolate specific trading conditions

How OptiScan works

  • Select filter criteria such as underlying attributes and option parameters
  • Run a scan across the available options universe
  • Review filtered results in a structured table
  • Refine filters iteratively to narrow down relevant contracts